Histology Technician

Contract Histology Technician — 3-Month Assignment (with potential to extend)📍 Hatfield, UK | Fixed-Term / Contract | Full-time or Part-time consideredWe’re working with a leading preclinical research organisation that specialises in high-quality drug discovery and development studies. They are known for their robust expertise in pharmacokinetics, CNS, respiratory, and toxicology research — and they’re now looking to add a skilled Histology Technician to their team on a contract basis.The Opportunity:You’ll play a key role in supporting in vivo and toxicology studies by delivering the full histology workflow — from necropsy and tissue collection to embedding, sectioning, staining, and cover slipping. You’ll collaborate closely with scientific teams to ensure accurate, timely preparation of samples for analysis.What You’ll Be Doing:Perform necropsies on preclinical species (mainly rodents) according to study protocols and ethical standardsCollect, label, and process tissue samples, ensuring precise orientation and documentationConduct tissue fixation, dehydration, paraffin embedding, microtomy, and slide mountingPerform routine and special staining (e.g., H&E and others as needed)Carry out cover slipping (manual or automated) and quality check slidesMaintain meticulous lab records and adhere to SOPs and GLP standardsCoordinate with in vivo, pathology, and bioanalysis teams to align with project timelinesSupport general lab upkeep, equipment checks, and inventory management What We’re Looking For:Previous experience in a preclinical or research histology settingProven ability to run the full histology workflow from necropsy through to high-quality slidesSolid understanding of tissue morphology and high attention to detailFamiliarity with GLP or regulated lab environments is a plusComfortable working with rodent models and handling biological specimensA team player who can also work independently in a fast-paced labRelevant scientific or technical qualification (or equivalent hands-on experience)Contract Details:Initial 3-month contract with potential to extend or become permanentFlexible working patterns — full-time or part-time consideredCompetitive rate, depending on experience